(Besides Margaritas & Mexican Food, Of Course) Spoiler: It’s not Mexican Independence Day. Ah, Cinco de Mayo. That magical time of year when people across America dust off their dollar-store sombreros, order margaritas by the pitcher full, and eat as much Mexican food as they can stomach, all in celebration of…uh, deliciousness, right? Sorry, but […]

We’ve all been there—excitedly slicing open an avocado for the perfect batch of guacamole, only to discover it’s secretly been plotting against us: mushy, brown, or deceptively rock-hard. At Amigo, we take avocado selection seriously—because we know bad guac is a crime. We’ve spent years honing our instincts, dodging duds, and cracking the code on […]

Tired of hosting holiday gatherings at home with the same old turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes? This year, bring your crew to Amigo Mexican Restaurant and celebrate the season with a Mexican Christmas twist! When you think about it, a Mexican Christmas meal isn’t all that different from a traditional holiday feast—just hotter, cheesier, and […]

Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is synonymous with family, honor, and, of course, good eats! This Mexican holiday, where families are briefly reunited with the souls of deceased relatives, is accompanied by traditional Day of the Dead food and drink that are both offered up to ancestors and […]

It’s that time of year again when the air is filled with the sizzling sounds of greatness—yes, we’re talking about National Fajita Day on August 18! This is the day to embrace your inner fajita fanatic and celebrate with a feast that’s hotter than a summer day in Texas. Whether you’re a seasoned fajita connoisseur […]

(& Where to Get Your Next Fix) Let’s face it: some strange addictions are just too delicious to resist, and guacamole tops the list. If you find yourself dreaming about creamy, chunky avocados day and night, you might have an addiction to guacamole. But don’t worry, you’re in good company—and we’re here to help. Here […]

Some people say that Cinco de Mayo is just an excuse to drink. These people are incorrect. The truth is, every holiday is an excuse to post sick memes that will make you look cool and funny. Internet clout is everything these days, and when the opportunity for a good meme comes along, you must […]

That’s how you say happy Cinco de Mayo in Spanish. Cinco de Mayo, which roughly translates to Mayo the Cinco, commemorates the Mexican Army’s triumph over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Each year on this date, we celebrate that historic victory with discounted beverages followed by regrettable texts […]

We love any opportunity to feast on tacos, shoot tequila, and sip margs, but do we really know the reasons behind the celebration of Cinco de Mayo? The odds are, you probably don’t know a whole lot about the why. So here are CINCO facts about this holiday that may be news to you. 1– […]